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Avenues Specialty Clinic offers internal medicine, midwifery, orthopedics, physical therapy, hand and wrist care, and urology located in Salt Lake City, UT.
Convenience, advanced testing, connectivity, and exceptional service in the lab industry.
GastroenterologyOur GI specialists offer swift diagnosis and treatment for digestive issues, improving your well-being for the present and future.
Internal medicineSpecialized in adult healthcare, managing complex illnesses and chronic conditions
MidwiferyOrthopedicsSee our orthopedic specialists for expert care for bones and joints, addressing injuries or conditions with personalized treatments for improved mobility and comfort
Physical therapyIntermountain Health's physical therapy services aid in full recovery after surgery, injury, or pain, utilizing teamwork and advanced tech.
Behavioral healthSports medicine and performanceIntermountain Health's sports medicine team, including doctors, surgeons, therapists, trainers, and nutritionists, delivers specialized care for recovery and performance improvement.
UrologyIntermountain Health offers advanced urological care for male and female urinary tracts and male reproductive issues, prioritizing least invasive treatments with personalized plans.
While we know in general that losing excess weight can help your overall health, have you ever thought about what that weight does to your joints?
There are many health-related issues that occur through aging. The body and mind begin to break down and slow down. You may feel physical changes in your bones, muscles, and heart while changes in your brain’s function, such as memory loss and motor skills, might be more subtle.
Children have a way of pushing their parents to the limit of their patience – and beyond, which leaves both parent and child frustrated. The good news is, when it comes to children, a little preparation can help.
Swimming is one of the best workouts you can do to get healthy. Whether you’re looking for a workout that’ll be easy on your joints, strengthen your heart, or help you lose weight, swimming is the answer.
Maintaining Your Mental Health After Baby
Dr. Rigby discusses foot and ankle sprains and treatment.
The human body is loaded with bacteria! Billions of bacteria, more like trillions, in your body. Ugh!Historically, the bad bacteria usually got all the press-Legionnaire’s disease, E. coli, Salmonella. What about the good guys? Finally, they’re getting good press.
As American baby boomers get older, their need for mental health services is booming. One in five American seniors has a mental health or substance abuse problem, according to a 2012 report by the Institute of Medicine -- and that number will only grow as baby boomers get older.
Learn about the free resources you can use to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Say farewell to the winter blues with these steps
Mental illness is common. Nearly one in five Americans have mental illness. Clint Thurgood, director of Crisis Service at Intermountain Healthcare talks about why it’s important to talk openly about our mental health and how we can work together to overcome the stigma around mental health.
Not to be graphic, but poop may have more uses than being deposited in a toilet. An unconventional therapy called fecal transplant uses feces from a healthy person to help treat a patient suffering from an infection known as C. diff
We know they’re good for us, but what’s the difference and benefits of each?
Weight loss, better skin and an immune system boost are many ways probiotics can benefit you.
Here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to getting enough z’s at night.
If you've ever experienced guilt from eating food, you've experienced first-hand how food can impact your mood.
Workouts can be tough. But exercise doesn’t have to be. For a healthier lifestyle, being active is the key, and it doesn’t much matter what that physical activity is. So if running a half marathon seems overwhelming to you, try one of these unconventional ways to squeeze more exercise into your week.
Learn more about our behavioral health services and how we provide a full spectrum of care.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing processes by providing the body with extra oxygen.
Yes, your gut is glorious, and you want to keep it that way.
Research has shown addiction is a brain disease that can be treated, and counseling is one of the key ways an addict can get help.
The road to recovery can be long and challenging, but you don’t have live with depression. Small steps are key to making big changes.
Put yourself in a better state of mind with repetition and positive affirmation.
Long before patient-centered medical homes or accountable care organizations were buzzwords, Salt Lake City–based Intermountain Healthcare was looking at all of the points of care that could improve the health of patients in its system. It did not take long to identify mental health as a problem.
Fear — there’s an entire holiday, film industry, and book genre dedicated to it. It’s something all have experienced, and some even seek it out. But what is fear and how does it affect our bodies?
If you don’t have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, eliminating gluten from your diet can cause nutritional deficiencies.
As the fall sports season comes to a close, some of you may start to think of upcoming tournaments, travel plans, and holidays. For athletes and parents, now is the time to think…recovery.
Many non-medical factors like housing instability, food insecurity, violence and many more can affect health.
The mind is just as crucial as any part of the body when it comes to health and wellbeing. That’s the idea behind Mental Health Integration (MHI) – a system that includes mental healthcare as part of your clinical visit.
FoMO, or the Fear or Missing Out, isn't just another social media acronym—it's an often painful reality for many technology users.
Supporting a loved one with mental illness is full of challenges for many people. 1 in 3 people will struggle with mental illness in their lifetime, and sometimes it’s hard to notice the queues, and even harder to start the conversation in a positive way
Chances are good that the clutter and chaos in your home are impacting your mental health. But what can you do about it?
Anxiety is a mental health condition and prevalent as 40 million in the U.S. have some form of anxiety. Yet the symptoms are not reserved to just psychological.
Here are some foods to incorporate into your diet, and to stay away from to maintain healthy digestion.
In case you didn't know... you don't have to go to the gym to build your arm and shoulder muscles. You can actually do some pretty simple exercises at home, using minimal equipment, to help strengthen your triceps and shoulder muscles. Check out these simple exercises and add them to your next exercise routine.
Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical symptoms. It often occurs due to a perception of being threatened or concern of a threat in the future. This may sound familiar, because it’s a survival mechanism that’s hardwired into our bodies.
Learn how a simple facial expression can boost our mood and alter our brain chemistry.
Intermountain studies how to prevent these injuries in youth soccer.
Netflix recently released a film focusing on a young woman's battle with anorexia, To The Bone. One of Intermountain's experts, Liz Joy, MD, goes over the disease and treatment.
Many individuals on the autism spectrum do not even have the use of basic gestures to help them get their needs across
Traffic. Unrealistic deadlines. Hunger. Technology problems. Financial concerns. Rudeness. Being criticized. A million things can rile you up and cause you to blow your top.
3 Stretches to Prevent Shoulder Pain and Injury
3 tips to getting the most out of your workouts
3 Ways to End Treadmill Boredom
It doesn’t matter if your child is six or sixteen, when they’re struggling, they need help. Unless you know what to look for and what to expect, you won’t be able to help your child get the help they need.
When you need a therapist, you want someone you can trust, and someone who’s wise and experienced, who can give you ideas and resources that are proven to be effective.
Are you a student athlete who’s committed to your sport, yet burning out due to mental health challenges and anxiety? Dealing with the mental side of things can be extremely beneficial and help you reach greater heights.
Choosing a therapist can be difficult. Often, you’re unsure where to start and what to expect. Here are some ideas to help you get started.
Two years ago, John died by suicide. I got the call at the gym. John’s body had been found and I felt all the feelings at once. It didn’t seem real and I fell apart in a way I didn’t understand. I always pictured myself as capable and able to rise to any challenge, but death didn’t care about my self-perception.
Much like adults kids have pressures in life that come from a variety of sources. Pressures can come from within the child, parents, teachers, peers and the larger society in which the child lives. Here are a few ways to help children find successful ways to handle life's pressures.
In today’s society, more and more people are dealing with stress. It has become increasingly important to find ways to manage stress as it is shown to have a direct relation to your heart’s health.
Children with autism are sometimes ignored and misunderstood. Learn how to recognize the signs and communicate positively with children with this sometimes subtle disability.
The mental health needs of men are very similar to those of women, but working with men often requires a very different approach, according to Dr. Ken Weigand, a clinical psychologist at the Budge Clinic in Logan.
It’s human nature to want to succeed and be better, which prompts some athletes to participate in doping, the illegal use of athletic performance-enhancing drugs. Doping is an increasing issue with athletes of all ages.
If you struggle with addiction or know someone who does, overcoming it may feel impossible. But there’s hope. This story follows a man’s 13-year journey through addiction and how he beat the odds with the help of supportive caregivers at Intermountain Dayspring at LDS Hospital.
When it comes to postpartum depression, a spouse can do a lot to support their partner. It may not be easy, and it may not be pleasant, but a spouse can help their partner overcome - or at least live with postpartum depression and anxiety.
Midwives have been caring for women for centuries. But until the 1940s, history tells us they were generally local women with good hearts and instincts, but no formal education. Times have changed, as has the scope of midwifery practice.
The standard medical treatment for depression includes antidepressant medications, such as Lexapro or Zoloft. These medications can be helpful if you’re struggling with depression. However, antidepressants do not always resolve depressive symptoms and can also have unwanted side effects.
Use these few tweaks to help keep you from getting in a real pickle on the court.
Safeguard your child’s game with sports physicals before the season.
How and why to discuss behavioral health with your primary care provider.